Chiropractics and ICDs

More questions. . . I have a pinched nerve in my back that has me barely walking. Any problems with a visit to the chiropractor for relief? So far nothing he's done has made me 'feel funny' or aware of my ICD (3/13/08). but he was wondering if there could be problems with the electric stimulation or vibrator (?) he's used

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not sure

by thomast - 2008-04-30 09:04:35

I got my EP to OK the use of ultrasound as long as they stayed 6 inches from the PM. the TENS unit is a no, no though.

Vibrator

by Pete K - 2008-04-30 10:04:58

I am visiting a chiropractor 3 times a week for about the next 6 months to get the pressure of the nerves that control the heart. He is very accustom to pacers and has the tech use a vibrator on my back at the start of each session. I pay attention for any feelings in my pacer (heart) but have never had any. Also, he puts me on a roller table after treatment and assures me that there's no problem with it and the pacer and have never had any. Just ask yours if he is accustom to folks with pacemakers. Otherhand I have had a chiro in the past (before pacer) that used electrictrods on the back and I know that I would not feel comfortable with that now.

Pete

First Chiro visit since PM

by TKS - 2008-05-01 05:05:13

Tomorrow I'm making my first visit to the Chriopracter since I had my PM implanted. My cardiologist informed me that as long as it's over 2 months implant it's OK. He also said to stay away from any of the electrical stimulation therapy, but that was it.

I'm looking forward to some relief! My back is killing me!!! LOL

Theresa

Chiros

by sbassmeister - 2008-05-02 04:05:36

I have been going to a Chiro for almost a year. I got my PM in November of 2006. Make sure you tell them you have a PM. Mine won't use any kind of vibration. He does use ultrasound. If the Chiro is going to do some manipulation that involves my left side/shoulder, I always remind him of the pacemaker. Other than that, it has been great.

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